used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The brick courthouse with its tall, square tower, occupied a prominent situation on the Parade.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Its lower end bordered Willow Street, and the old Corner House was right across from the termination of the Parade's principal shaded walk.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its lower end bordered Willow Street, and the old Corner House was right across from the termination of the Parade's principal shaded walk.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Its lower end bordered Willow Street, and the old Corner House was right across from the termination of the Parade's principal shaded walk.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading The brick courthouse with its tall, square tower, occupied a prominent situation on the Parade.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading NEALE IN DISGUISE The Parade Ground was in the center of Milton.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The several more important church edifices, too, faced the great, open common.
colonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The several more important church edifices, too, faced the great, open common.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Its lower end bordered Willow Street, and the old Corner House was right across from the termination of the Parade's principal shaded walk.
courthousenounUS /ˈkɔːrthaʊs/
a government building that houses the offices of a county government
From this reading The brick courthouse with its tall, square tower, occupied a prominent situation on the Parade.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
DISGUISEnounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading NEALE IN DISGUISE The Parade Ground was in the center of Milton.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
drilledadjectiveUS /drɪld/
trained in a skill by repetitious practice
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
edifices
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From this reading The several more important church edifices, too, faced the great, open common.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Its lower end bordered Willow Street, and the old Corner House was right across from the termination of the Parade's principal shaded walk.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading The several more important church edifices, too, faced the great, open common.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Its lower end bordered Willow Street, and the old Corner House was right across from the termination of the Parade's principal shaded walk.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The several more important church edifices, too, faced the great, open common.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading NEALE IN DISGUISE The Parade Ground was in the center of Milton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Its lower end bordered Willow Street, and the old Corner House was right across from the termination of the Parade's principal shaded walk.
of great significance or value
From this reading The several more important church edifices, too, faced the great, open common.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEALE IN DISGUISE The Parade Ground was in the center of Milton.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its lower end bordered Willow Street, and the old Corner House was right across from the termination of the Parade's principal shaded walk.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Its lower end bordered Willow Street, and the old Corner House was right across from the termination of the Parade's principal shaded walk.
most important element
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
militia-hands
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From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading NEALE IN DISGUISE The Parade Ground was in the center of Milton.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The several more important church edifices, too, faced the great, open common.
NEALE
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From this reading NEALE IN DISGUISE The Parade Ground was in the center of Milton.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The brick courthouse with its tall, square tower, occupied a prominent situation on the Parade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEALE IN DISGUISE The Parade Ground was in the center of Milton.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Its lower end bordered Willow Street, and the old Corner House was right across from the termination of the Parade's principal shaded walk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The brick courthouse with its tall, square tower, occupied a prominent situation on the Parade.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The several more important church edifices, too, faced the great, open common.
ParadenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading NEALE IN DISGUISE The Parade Ground was in the center of Milton.
Parade's
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From this reading Its lower end bordered Willow Street, and the old Corner House was right across from the termination of the Parade's principal shaded walk.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Its lower end bordered Willow Street, and the old Corner House was right across from the termination of the Parade's principal shaded walk.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading The brick courthouse with its tall, square tower, occupied a prominent situation on the Parade.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
RangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Its lower end bordered Willow Street, and the old Corner House was right across from the termination of the Parade's principal shaded walk.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The several more important church edifices, too, faced the great, open common.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading Its lower end bordered Willow Street, and the old Corner House was right across from the termination of the Parade's principal shaded walk.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The brick courthouse with its tall, square tower, occupied a prominent situation on the Parade.
make square
From this reading The brick courthouse with its tall, square tower, occupied a prominent situation on the Parade.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Its lower end bordered Willow Street, and the old Corner House was right across from the termination of the Parade's principal shaded walk.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The brick courthouse with its tall, square tower, occupied a prominent situation on the Parade.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading Its lower end bordered Willow Street, and the old Corner House was right across from the termination of the Parade's principal shaded walk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEALE IN DISGUISE The Parade Ground was in the center of Milton.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The several more important church edifices, too, faced the great, open common.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The brick courthouse with its tall, square tower, occupied a prominent situation on the Parade.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Its lower end bordered Willow Street, and the old Corner House was right across from the termination of the Parade's principal shaded walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEALE IN DISGUISE The Parade Ground was in the center of Milton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
in or at the place that
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ranged all around the Parade (which had in colonial days been called "the training ground" where the local militia-hands drilled) were the principal public buildings of the town, although the chief business places were situated down Main Street, below the Corner House.
WillownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading Its lower end bordered Willow Street, and the old Corner House was right across from the termination of the Parade's principal shaded walk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The brick courthouse with its tall, square tower, occupied a prominent situation on the Parade.
